Harvey McHugh works as a lowly clerk in the Government's Trusts Department. When a pensioner tells him of a 17 cent shortage in her fortnightly benefits, Harvey decides to demonstrate his efficiency by finding the money. Instead he discovers that all Australia's pensioners are deliberately being short changed by GOD—the Government's new computer, the Gatherer of Data.

Harvey's boss the Minister, decides to remove Harvey by severing the cable of the public service lift. But things go horribly wrong when the public service choir, the Young Matildans, join Harvey in the lift. Through a twist of fate, Harvey survives and unwittingly becomes indispensable to The Minister's career.

Harvey recovers from his "accident" and is sent to the Government abattoir as a tea-person. Here, amidst the joyous celebration of a Pork 2000! Campaign, Harvey finds some sinister meat-related activities.

Harvey saves a horse destined for slaughter and befriends its owner, and learns that both are scapegoats of a Government plot to alienate the monarch.

Harvey brings both horse and owner home, and a friendship blooms that will change many lives.

My Brilliant Chorea

Episode 3
Written by John Misto
Directed by Amanda Smith

Starring

Aaron Blabey as Harvey McHugh

Monica Maughan as Monica McHugh

Philip Quast as The Minister

Ronald Falk as Dr. Voysner

Daniel Rigney as Frank McHugh

Roger Oakley as Bernard

Graham Dow as The Vegetable

Bruce Myles as Father Healey

Elise McCredie as Megan

Sarah Chadwick as Kathryn

Robin Ramsey as Father Nilsson

Jan Friedl as Lucerne

Michelle Offen as Young Monica

Roy Millane as Nicholas Crawford-Smith

Jane Borghesi as Gina

Maxine Fensom as Bouncy Miss

Sapidah Amin-Rezaei as Clare

Catherine Purling as Clarissa

Christopher Kirby as Brock

Ashley Firman as Sylvester

Jennifer Botica as Reporter #1

Jeremy Levi as Reporter #2

Lachlan McDonald as Newsreader

Takahito Masuda as Japanese Delegate

Bill Bennett as Brother in Cemetary

Harvey is transferred to the Film Office where his exposure to "cinematic art" causes him to develop sexual anxiety and an acute chorea.

The McHughs are dismayed to learn that their home might become a religious shrine after a former lodger, Roy Millane, becomes a candidate for sainthood. Harvey's mother, Monica, harbours a guilty secret about her former boarder, could it wreck Roy's chances of a thumbs-up from the Vatican?

The Minister's leadership hopes are threatened when the Prime Minister signs a major trade deal with Japan. Harvey becomes an unwitting pawn in the Minister's plot to wreck the deal and start a trade war.

Whatever Happened To Baby X

Episode 4
Written by Graeme Koetsveld and John Misto
Directed by Robert Klenner

Starring

Aaron Blabey as Harvey McHugh

Monica Maughan as Monica McHugh

Philip Quast as The Minister

Ronald Falk as Dr. Voysner

Daniel Rigney as Frank McHugh

Roger Oakley as Bernard

Graham Dow as The Vegetable

Bruce Myles as Father Healey

Jane Borghesi as Gina McHugh

Natasha Herbert as Mary Rayner

Terry Norris as Judge Brown

Paul Chubb as Bob Shearer

Ashley Firman as Leon

Stephen Millichamp as Male Worker

Peter Robb as Barman

Blake Osborne as Journalist #1

Tonina Silver as Journalist #2

Kim Hope as Sign Language Interpreter

Doug Dew as Demonstrator

Sandra Moon as Looting Public Servant

Ben O'Meara as Security Man

Harvey is sent to work in the Family Court where he is ordered to look after a frozen embryo which is the centre of a custody dispute. When the Court's freezer breaks down, Harvey takes the embryo home to Mum's fridge, This breach of demarcation inflames the Public Service Unions and results in a national strike. Government Offices are plunged into darkness. And Public Servants loot them.

Harvey falls in love with Mary, a judge's associate, Mary is clever, kind and beautiful. Is she too good to be true?

The Minister is hosting a World Pollution Conference and must lower Australia's pollution levels at once. What better way to do this than by prolonging the national strike?

A Tree Grows in Botswana

Episode 5
Written by John Misto
Directed by Amanda Smith

Starring

Aaron Blabey as Harvey McHugh

Monica Maughan as Monica McHugh

Philip Quast as The Minister

Ronald Falk as Dr. Voysner

Daniel Rigney as Frank McHugh

Roger Oakley as Bernard

Graham Dow as The Vegetable

Elise McCredie as Megan

Aaron Jeffrey as Brandon

Richard Piper as Gordon Robertson

Lyn Shakespeare as Bonnie

Ashley Firman as Sylvester

Michael Burkett as Morris

Nicholas O'Brien as Little harvey

Benjamin Keatch as Little Brandon

Maxine Fensom as Bouncy Miss

Louise Siversen as Annette

Jennifer Botica as Reporter #1

Philip Reilley as Garbo #1

Eddy McShortall as Garbo #2

Will Deumer as Nick

Linda Ross as Mrs. Brennan

David Beresh as Duncan

Wilhelmina Stracke as Lina

The Minister faces political ruin when the media discover that he has been keeping dossiers on the private lives of rival politians. He devises an explosive solution to his problem—and hires an old friend of Harvey's to help.

Harvey is shocked to learn that a childhood mate is now doing time for computer fraud, Harvey's friend insists that he has mended his ways. But why is he secretly working for The Minister?

Monica's romantic life takes a turn for the worse when Bernard's ex-wife wins millions on Lotto.

Frank tries to solve his marriage problems by attending a self-help group called DUMP—Deserted and Unwanted Marital Partners.

Paint Your Bandwagon

Episode 6
Written by John Misto and Ray Kolle
Directed by Michael Carson

Starring

Aaron Blabey as Harvey McHugh

Monica Maughan as Monica McHugh

Philip Quast as The Minister

Ronald Falk as Dr. Voysner

Daniel Rigney as Frank McHugh

Roger Oakley as Bernard

Graham Dow as The Vegetable

Bruce Myles as Father Healey

Elise McCredie as Megan

Fred Whitlock as Simon

Karen Hadfield as Ms. Schoenberg

Lyn Shakespeare as Bonnie

Peter Statford as Judge Fairlie

Francis Greenslade as Colin

Brad Lindsay as Cranky Public Servant

Maxine Fensom as Bouncy Miss

Tony Porter as Reporter #1

Molly Brumm as Reporter #2

Vicki-Claire MacDonald as Reporter #3

Davin Taylor as "Simon" Double

Harvey is rumoured to be gay after a misunderstanding in the washroom at work. The rumour works to his advantage though when Harvey uses his "minority status" to land a job at a government sports institute—where he is soon caught up in lobbying for the right to stage the Little Olympic Games in the year 2000.

Working at the Australian Institute of Research into Sport, Harvey comes face to face with the new generation of super athletes. Dr. Voysner is feeding them a potion he claims has no side effects or dangers.

When the Minister discovers the truth he uses Harvey to blow the whistle.

Frank's despair grows because of his failed marriage and Bernard's ex-wife causes heartache for Monica, who is starting to wonder whether the lure of four million dollars could be stronger than love.

Little House on the Gold Coast

Episode 7
Written by John Misto
Directed by Amanda Smith

Starring

Aaron Blabey as Harvey McHugh

Monica Maughan as Monica McHugh

Philip Quast as The Minister

Ronald Falk as Dr. Voysner

Daniel Rigney as Frank McHugh

Roger Oakley as Bernard

Graham Dow as The Vegetable

Elise McCredie as Megan

Frank Gallacher as Sgt. Dale

Mary Ward as Ivy

Lyn Shakespeare as Bonnie

Kim Deacon as Desiree

Maggie King as Martha

Eve Von Bibra as Morgana

Greg Scealy as Mike Winterman

Joy Westmore as Head Warder

Liz Jones as Nice Sister Brigid

Nicholas O'Brien as Little Harvey

Maxine Fensom as Bouncy Miss

Robin Bisset as Sister Leo

Penny Schlam as Warder #1

Mary Rose Casey as Warder #2

Tony Lee as Male Cashier

Terry Brittingham as Truck Driver

Harvey gets a job with the Police Department's Art Union and ends up working with his childhood idol, Sergeant Safety, a once-famous policeman who had his own television show.

Monica wins the Art Union prize—but more than luck is involved. When Monica refuses to give back her prize, a dream home on the Gold Coast, the police "discover" she is suppplementing her pension with illegal cleaning work. Monica is gaoled for "lace collar crime."

Harvey is distraught. Only an act of virtual dishonesty can get his Mum released, Is he capable of this?

Frank pawns his Mum's best china and uses the money to finance his forst post-divorce date.

Heaven Knows Mr. McHugh

Episode 8
Written by John Misto
Directed by Robert Klenner

Starring

Aaron Blabey as Harvey McHugh

Monica Maughan as Monica McHugh

Philip Quast as The Minister

Ronald Falk as Dr. Voysner

Daniel Rigney as Frank McHugh

Roger Oakley as Bernard

Graham Dow as The Vegetable

Bruce Myles as Father Healey

Elise McCredie as Megan

Harry Cripps as Smedley

Frances O'Connor as Georgina

Tim Evans as Tony Coloni

Jean Pierre Mignon as Father Cordeaux

Maxine Fenson as The Bouncy Miss

Mary Gearin as TV Announcer

John Deeks as Announcer

Tonina Silver as Alise

David Murray as Attendant

Robyn Denyer as Soleilla Coloni

The king of the crooners, Tony Coloni, arrives in Australia for a concert tour. But his fans do not know that Tony is a front-man for an American organized crime syndicate.

Harvey finally finds true live when he meets Georgina—who is conducting a crusade against Tony and his tour. Harvey soon realises they are playing with fire.

When Social Security adopts a "Get Tough With Widows" policy, Monica must either stop being a widow or go back to gaol. But the only man who will marry her is Bernard, and he is divorced. Monica faces a terrible dilemma. Should she go to gaol or marry Bernard and go to Hell? A whisky priest, on the run from the police, provides the perfect solution.

Hey, St. Jude

Episode 9
Written by John Misto
Directed by Geoffrey Nottage

Starring

Aaron Blabey as Harvey McHugh

Monica Maughan as Monica McHugh

Philip Quast as The Minister

Ronald Falk as Dr. Voysner

Daniel Rigney as Frank McHugh

Roger Oakley as Bernard

Graham Dow as The Vegetable

Bruce Myles as Father Healey

Elise McCredie as Megan

Harry Cripps as Smedley

Harry O'Brien as Little Harvey

David Baccini as Little Frank

Billy Loizou as Raymond

Justin D'Orazio as Raphael

Donald Hurst as Gilbert

Nigel Rodrigues as Stationhand #1

Barbara Jungworth as Public Servant

Marcus Chisolm as Public Servant

Marian Sindair as Marion

Ashley Firman as Sylvester

Nicholas Hammond as Corky

Harvey is nominated for the highest award in the public service—Clerk of the Month.

Harvey does not realise that the nomination is part of an attempt to destroy the whole McHugh family. Corky Coburn, head of the US Secret Service, has decided to make an example of Harvey for opposing the service's encroachment into Australia.

The Minister bets his political future on Harvey's fortitude and faith, Is Harvey strong enough to resist the trials that Corky has in store for him?

Monica is alarmed when her late husband's liver is returned to her by the Anatomy Department of the University. Its arrival unveils a dark secret.

Frank and Harvey find out the truth about their father's death.

Under The Rainbow

Episode 10
Written by John Misto
Directed by Robert Klenner

Starring

Aaron Blabey as Harvey McHugh

Monica Maughan as Monica McHugh

Philip Quast as The Minister

Ronald Falk as Dr. Voysner

Daniel Rigney as Frank McHugh

Roger Oakley as Bernard

Graham Dow as The Vegetable

Elise McCredie as Megan

Bruce Myles as Father Healey

Michael Burkett as Morris

Emma Strand as Diane Dawson

Alex Menglet as Sasha

Anthony Hawkins as Sapersteen

Jon Concannon as Hal

Billy Loizou as Raymond

Justin D'Orazio as Raphael

Julie Forsyth as Yvonne

Leslie Toth as Tough Guy

Greg Glendinning as Phil

Suzy Cato as Rachael

When Harvey starts work at Science and Development (SAD) he finds that his boss is a bundle of nerves, and he soon learns why—a destructive comet called Nemesis is heading straight for the earth. The comet cannot be stopped and the government, fearing anarchy, has decided to keep it a secret, so Harvey cannot tell anyone, including the lovely Diane, a woman he quickly falls for when she arrives to give him an efficiency audit on the eve of the earth's destruction.

Not knowing that the world is about to end, Monica decides to give up smoking. But at her Quitters' Support Group—Butt Out—she finds a temptation stronger than nicotine: Sasha, her designated "Butt Buddy."

When Frank's ex-wife decides to move to Darwin with their kids, Frank's problems overwhelm him. Unable to live with the thought of losing his sons, Frank decides to abduct them, and when that fails, he contemplates suicide.

How Green Was My Ballot?

Episode 11
Written by John Misto
Directed by Michael Carson

Starring

Aaron Blabey as Harvey McHugh

Monica Maughan as Monica McHugh

Philip Quast as The Minister

Ronald Falk as Dr. Voysner

Daniel Rigney as Frank McHugh

Roger Oakley as Bernard

Graham Dow as The Vegetable

Bruce Myles as Father Healey

Elise McCredie as Megan

Michael Burkett as Morris

Harry Cripps as Smedley

Emma Strand as Diane

Brenda Addie as Babe

Richard Piper as Robertson

Gary Kliger as Mr. Fembler

Denzil Howson as Colonel Kerry Sommerville

Harold Baigent as Leo Daniels

Shane Lee as Electoral Clerk

Esme Melville as Old Woman

Doug Bennett as Political Commentator

Jonathan Lee as Todd Beroski

Harvey stumbles onto a mystery when he is moved to the Office of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Why is the Queen sending congratulatory telegrams to the now-dead residents of the local homes for the aged? On the eve of the national elections, Harvey unearths a massive electoral fraud.

The Minister fights to hold his seat against a popular green independent. Could he possibly be finished in politics?

Monica is dismayed to learn her father disinherited her only days before suffering his stroke. He has left his house to Monica's sister, Babe. When Babe arrives for a visit, old family tensions soon flare up.

From Here To Maternity

Episode 12
Written by John Misto
Directed by Amanda Smith

Starring

Aaron Blabey as Harvey McHugh

Monica Maughan as Monica McHugh

Philip Quast as The Minister

Ronald Falk as Dr. Voysner

Daniel Rigney as Frank McHugh

Roger Oakley as Bernard

Graham Dow as The Vegetable

Bruce Myles as Father Healey

Emma Strand as Diane

Richard Piper as Robertson

Louise Siversen as Annette

Nicholas O'Brien as Little Harvey

Susan Tan as Miss Wing

Richard Moss as Leon

Marian Sinclair as Marian

Wendy Taylor as Choreographer

Crystal Hili as Tap Dancer

Kate Delmonico as Tap Dancer

Emma Delmonico as Tap Dancer

Paul Czarnota as Tap Dancer

Bianca Cowen-Brennan as Tap Dancer

Simon Chilvers as Douglas

Harvey goes to work at PAP—Printing and Proofing. He soon discovers that his elderly co-workers are selling confidential government records to insurance companies and debt collectors. They are forced to do this because they are approaching retirement and The Public Service Superannuation Fund has collapsed.

When Harvey obtains an illicit copy of his own medical record, he is shocked to learn the truth about his hospital treatment after the lift accident many months earlier. Harvey has no choice but to flee. And The Minister is soon in hot pursuit. Harvey has a terrifying confrontation with The Minister.

Lord Of The Files

Episode 13 (series finale)
Written by John Misto
Directed by Robert Klenner

Starring

Aaron Blabey as Harvey McHugh

Monica Maughan as Monica McHugh

Philip Quast as The Minister

Ronald Falk as Dr. Voysner

Daniel Rigney as Frank McHugh

Roger Oakley as Bernard

Graham Dow as The Vegetable

Max Cullen as The Prime Minister

Emma Strand as Diane

Richard Piper as Robertson

Elise McCredie as Megan

Louise Siversen as Annette

Jane Borghesi as Gina

Harry Cripps as Smedley

Billy Loizou as Raymond

Justin D'Orazio as Raphael

Barbara Jungworth as Surly Woman

Ashley Firman as Sylvester

Richard Neal as News Reporter

Bob Bright as Assassin

Sally-Anne Upton as Edwina

Michael Burkett as Morris

Warwick Comber as Press Secretary

Gerlad Lepkowski as Detective

Richard Gardner as Policeman

Paul Glen as Warder

John McCullough as S.O.G. #1

Chris Doyle as S.O.G. #2

Andrew Allen as S.O.G. #3

Peter Lane as State Security Guard

Robert Corner as State Security Guard

Paul Teiwes as State Security Guard

Inaam Barakat as Public Service Arabic Translator

Gerald Montgomery as Reporter

Michael Harrop as Reporter

Kathy Agalidis as Reporter

Mark Dickinson as Young Matildan

David English as Young Matildan

April Keating as Young Matildan

Martin Lane as Young Matildan

Melissa Langton as Young Matildan

Debbie Woodhouse as Young Matildan

Lewis Fitzgerald as Trevor

Harvey returns to work, convinced he is the victim of a medical experiment. But no one will believe him. Soon Harvey starts to wonder whether or not it was a dream.

The Minister is forced to take drastic action when he learns that the Prime Minister has been investigating his past.